Each year, International Day of Forests is celebrated on March 21. It began in 2012, when the United Nations General Assembly declared the day as such to raise awareness about the importance of all types of forests. What type of…
Oak Wilt is a new invasive threat to Oak trees in Ontario, but what is it? Why is it a problem? Where did it come from? And how can it be identified and managed? Learn all about Oak Wilt here.…
Looking to make an impact? The Hamilton Conservation Authority frequently runs events targeting invasive species. In past events, volunteers have helped remove a variety of species from conservation areas all around the watershed. This year we’re looking to do even…
Protecting the environment against invasive species is a big job. One of the hardest challenges is catching new species when they arrive, and making sure everyone knows about them – both organizations and the public. Luckily, you can make a…
Here at the HCA, invasive species are managed by our Invasive Species Technicians Ben & Bryson! Ben and Bryson joined the HCA in August of 2023, and work closely with the ecology team and our conservation areas services staff to…
It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week (ISAW)! ISAW takes place each year during the last week of February to raise awareness about invasive species. What is an invasive species? Why are they bad? How can we manage them? This is your…
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